The owner of this apartment set out to design an interior for relaxation that would also be comfortable for hosting guests. They arranged a dining set in the living room and placed two sofas side by side. One of them is a fold-out, providing an extra sleeping space in case of overnight stays. This created a comfortable relaxation area where several people can sit at once. Partitions made of frosted glass separate the living room from the kitchen. The interior is designed in subdued natural shades, so the apartment owner and their guests can feel as relaxed as possible.
Unusual Coffee Tables
At first glance, the sofa group in this living room looks quite traditional and restrained. However, the intrigue is added by the unusual coffee tables. There are two, both with minimalist tabletops and large sculptural legs. They serve not only as functional furniture but also as decorations for the space. The table resembling marble corresponds with the contrasting pattern on a decorative pillow, while the yellow one serves as a bright focal point.
Multicolored Furniture
Combining furniture of different shades within the same sofa group in the living room always looks interesting and unusual. It doesn’t matter how saturated the upholstery colors are: both bright shades and pastel palettes are suitable. For example, in this interior, they used a complex, deep palette, not only in the furniture but also in the finishes. The multicolored sofa group is complemented by a bright table and a vibrant red dresser, all against a backdrop of purple-red walls and dark blue curtains.
Retro Atmosphere
This apartment is in an old building, which defined the concept: an interior that includes elements of classic, modern Scandi, and vintage. They chose a natural palette for the living room, which seamlessly incorporated restored furniture. The bright accent is a red sofa, balanced by white chairs from the GDR (they were updated and covered in the currently fashionable bouclé fabric), and matching curtains.
Additional Relaxation Area
Even in a small living room, the sofa group does not have to be the only relaxation area, so don’t just focus on the traditional furniture set. For example, you can create an additional cozy corner with a comfortable chair and pouf, as done in this project. Placing a large tropical plant like an indoor palm nearby creates a full sense of resort relaxation.
Antique Decor
There are various ways to add character to a living room and decorate the sofa area: use bright colors, patterned textiles, unusual furniture. For a classic interior, however, the most effective method will be vintage or even antique decor — this is exactly what was done in this project. Just a few antique items are enough to fill the space with depth, marking stylistic and historical highlights.
Library Behind the Sofa
We’re used to seeing a wall with a painting or textured panels behind a sofa, but sometimes designers offer unconventional solutions. For example, here they built a large open bookcase from floor to ceiling behind the soft seating group. It’s both beautiful and convenient: if you want to read, you don’t have to go far. At the same time, colorful covers and decorations add unobtrusive bright accents to the space.
Sofa in the Color of the Painting
A sofa is often chosen to match the color of the walls, but sometimes you can do the opposite and take the decor’s palette as the basis: for example, a large painting, as in this project. Here, it acts as a bright focal point and simultaneously a harmonious touch, since the pillows and the palette of the sofa area completely replicate the colors on the canvas. In some instances, even a unified or very similar pattern can be discerned.
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